AUDIO VISUAL AIDS CLERK

Code: 00844 Local Competitive

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under direction, performs the routine tasks involved in receiving, inspecting, storing, and issuing audio-visual aid material; may set up and operate picture projecting, and other audio video equipment; does other related duties.

Examples of work

• Receives and stores various audio-visual aids.
• Places the aids in appropriate bins, shelves, or other suitable receptacles.
• Takes the required precautions to prevent damage, loss, or theft of the material.
• Receives and fills orders for films, tapes and other items.
• Records reservations for material on loan.
• Packs and marks film, or tapes for delivery.
• Picks up and returns films or tapes to supplier and other sources.
• Performs the routine maintenance on audiovisual equipment and media.
• Takes periodic inventories.
• Maintains files and records.
• Inspects audio-visual aids and reports significant damage or wear to immediate superior.
• May set up and operate projectors and other audiovisual equipment.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of the methods of care, cutting, splicing and marking of various audiovisual media.
• Knowledge of the operation of various types of projectors and other audiovisual aids.
• Knowledge of the care of various sound media and the operation of playback equipment.
• Knowledge of clerical methods and practices.
• Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written instructions, and to perform simple mechanical operations.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.